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detestable

 

[ dɪˈtɛstəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

Deserving intense dislike. Very unpleasant or offensive. Hateful. Abominable.

Synonyms

abominable, despicable, hateful, odious, repugnant.

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Word Description / Examples
detestable

This word is used to describe something that is so unpleasant or offensive that it deserves to be hated.

  • Lying to one's friends is a detestable behavior
hateful

Employed to describe actions, words, or attitudes that are full of hate or invoke a strong feeling of hatred in others.

  • His hateful remarks have no place in a civil conversation
abominable

Used in situations where something is exceptionally bad or disgusting, often implying a sense of moral indignation.

  • The conditions in the prison were abominable, with no regard for basic human rights
despicable

Applied to actions or behaviors that are morally contemptible or beneath humanity. This word carries a strong negative sentiment.

  • Cheating the elderly out of their savings is a despicable act
odious

Used to describe something extremely unpleasant or causing intense dislike, often related to moral judgment.

  • The dictator's odious crimes were eventually brought to light
repugnant

Used to describe something that is extremely distasteful or offensive, invoking a sense of strong disgust.

  • Many found the politician's views on immigration to be repugnant

Examples of usage

  • It's a detestable smell.
  • His behavior was absolutely detestable.
  • The detestable actions of the criminal shocked the community.
  • The detestable act of violence left a lasting impact on the victim.
  • The detestable remarks made by the politician caused outrage.

Translations

Translations of the word "detestable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 detestável

🇮🇳 घृणित

🇩🇪 verabscheuungswürdig

🇮🇩 menjijikkan

🇺🇦 огидний

🇵🇱 wstrętny

🇯🇵 嫌悪すべき (けんおすべき)

🇫🇷 détestable

🇪🇸 detestable

🇹🇷 iğrenç

🇰🇷 혐오스러운

🇸🇦 مكروه

🇨🇿 odporný

🇸🇰 odporný

🇨🇳 可憎

🇸🇮 gnusen

🇮🇸 ógeðfelldur

🇰🇿 жиіркенішті

🇬🇪 საძაგელი

🇦🇿 iyrənc

🇲🇽 detestable

Etymology

The word 'detestable' originated from the Latin word 'detestabilis' which means deserving to be cursed. Over time, it evolved to its current usage in the English language. The term has been used in literature and everyday language to express intense dislike and aversion towards something or someone. The concept of detestable behavior or actions has been a recurring theme in moral and ethical discussions throughout history.

See also: detestably, detestation.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,377, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.